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Lightware MX-FR9R

9x9 Crosspoint MX Modular Digital Router Frame

The MX‑FR9R is a 9×9 hybrid matrix frame with redundant power, zero‑latency switching, EDID routing, and modular I/O flexibility. 

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Technical Specifications

LAN
Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-sensing)
WEB
Built-in website
Altitude
2000 m operational
Humidity
10 to 90% non-condensing
Warranty
3 years
RS-232/422
Selectable (9600, 38400, 57600, 115200) Baud RX, TX (default: 57600)
EDID memory
100 factory preset and 50 user programmable
Temperature
0°C to +50°C operational -40°C to +70°C storage
EDID emulation
256-Byte Extended EDID v1.3
Front panel LCD
Yes, 4 x 20 characters
RoHS compliance
Yes
EMI/EMC compliance
Yes, EN 55022 Class B
Front panel buttons
Yes

These frames and their I/O board product line incorporate proprietary features, broad signal compatibility, precise switching, control, troubleshooting and signal measurement. The MX router frames start from 9x9 I/O size the largest available MX frame size is 80x80. The Hybrid Modular Design of MX modular routers allow AV professionals to select I/O sizes, video signal types and transport media options according to their application requirements and fully customize their system.

Incorporated Proprietary Lightware Technologies

  • No signal latency – Zero frame Delay
  • Advanced EDID Management
  • HDCP compatibility:
  • red screen alert
  • HDCP key counter
  • HDCP key caching
  • HDCP enabling/disabling function
  • Instantaneous Switching
  • Frame Detector and Input Signal Analysis
  • Built-in cable compensation
  • Pixel Accurate Reclocking

  • Active fan cooling
  • Directly mountable in 19" rack
  • EtherCON ruggedized LAN connector
  • Built-in universal power supply
  • Vista Spyder and Barco Encore compatibility
  • Combine non-HDCP and HDCP capable I/O boards in the same frame
  • Compatible with all MX-... and MXD-... I/O boards
  • Multiple TCP/IP connections
  • Advanced EDID Management
  • Save and reload full crosspoint configurations as preset
  • Front panel LCD menu and buttons for crosspoint control
  • Intuitive control software for device configuration
  • Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-232 and USB
  • Fully non-blocking switching architecture
  • Built-in website for device configuration
  • No video compression
  • Bi-directional RS-232 extension (pass-through)
  • Redundant power supplies available
  • Firmware upgrade through Ethernet
  • Supports all embedded audio formats (including PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS high bitrate audio)
  • No signal latency, zero frame delay

LANEthernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-sensing)
WEBBuilt-in website
Altitude2000 m operational
Humidity10 to 90% non-condensing
Warranty3 years
RS-232/422Selectable (9600, 38400, 57600, 115200) Baud RX, TX (default: 57600)
EDID memory100 factory preset and 50 user programmable
Temperature0°C to +50°C operational -40°C to +70°C storage
EDID emulation256-Byte Extended EDID v1.3
Front panel LCDYes, 4 x 20 characters
RoHS complianceYes
EMI/EMC complianceYes, EN 55022 Class B
Front panel buttonsYes

About Penguin Media Solutions

Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.

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